Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL vs POPUCOM
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
POPUCOM wins 10 of 14 head-to-head metrics. Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL is $10.43 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL | POPUCOM |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 65 | 64 |
| Quality | 65 | 85 |
| Value | 82 | 69 |
| Popularity | 42 | 29 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $0.26 | $10.69 |
| Steam Review Score | 80.9% positive | 87.5% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 26 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL | POPUCOM |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | January 3, 2025 | June 1, 2025 |
| Developers | Rosa Special Studio | Hypergryph |
| Publishers | Rosa Special Studio | Fireshine Games, GRYPHLINE |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | — | Windows 10/11 64-bit |
| Processor (minimum) | — | Intel Core i5-10600/AMD Ryzen 5 5500 |
| Memory (minimum) | — | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | — | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060/AMD Radeon RX5700 XT/Intel Arc B580 |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
| Storage (minimum) | — | 15 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL or POPUCOM?
POPUCOM won the comparison against Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL worth buying over POPUCOM?
Based on the metrics, POPUCOM won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Only Up: LIZARDS MUST FALL currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 04:07 PM UTC